Day: October 17, 2019

Only 15% of clinical trial data could be replicated using real world data (RWD) from electronic health records and insurance claims databases by researchers trying to evaluate if RWD could replicate clinical trial evidence and potentially replace clinical trials. The report highlighted well known limitations of patient records, but also offered clues to what could … Read more

A one-patient clinical trial could lead to a heartwarming story but requires incredible motivation and endless resources, and presents formidable regulatory, scientific and practical challenges for use beyond that one patient as is highlighted by such a trial reported this week. Doctors at Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital with numerous partners announced a one-patient … Read more